Chapter 118: Has the Second Prince grown a brain?
There was silence outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation for a moment, and then it exploded like water dropped into a boiling oil pan.
"Imperial Physician! Call the Imperial Physician!"
"Oh no! Someone's been murdered!"
“…”
Fortunately, the emperor was there and the situation was quickly brought under control. Xiao Hong was subdued and thrown directly into the Sky Prison.
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao looked at each other and felt that the development of things was unexpected yet reasonable.
After a long while, Xie Yao finally said, "He really..."
"Take advantage of every opportunity." Xiao Ji added.
The person standing in front of Xiao Ning was none other than Xiao Ning's husband, the third prince, Huyan Yuan, who was sent as a hostage from the northern border.
Hu Yanyuan was placed in Xiao Ning's palace in the imperial palace.
All the imperial physicians were summoned.
Huyan Yuan represented the Northern Frontier, and if he lost his life in the palace, it would undoubtedly mean breaking the alliance.
Although Xia Kingdom is not afraid now.
But no one wants to fight.
"Your Majesty, the sword wound is in the gap between the Third Prince's organs. Fortunately, it did not damage the root. With timely treatment, his life should not be in danger."
The imperial physician quickly gave a conclusion.
Can't die.
Xie Yao's lips twitched slightly, as expected.
She didn't believe the nonsense that Hu Yanyuan was deeply in love with Xiao Ning and was willing to die for her.
The emperor heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, "That's good."
"Your Majesty." Concubine Li's heart finally settled down, "Since the Third Prince is fine, let Hong'er go."
"Hong'er was just in a hurry, he..."
"Enough!" The emperor interrupted Concubine Li coldly, "You want to take your sister's life in a moment of desperation?"
"I think he has been spoiled by you."
Concubine Li was scolded so much that she dared not raise her head and could only cry aggrievedly, "Your Majesty, Hong'er is our child..."
"Ning'er..." Concubine Li looked at Xiao Ning, wanting her daughter to plead as well, but she saw Xiao Ning sitting beside Huyan Yuan's bed, holding his hand, and her back looked very lonely.
When Concubine Li called out to her, Xiao Ning seemed to be half a beat slow in turning around, her eyes slightly red and her face full of grievance.
"Sister Li Fei." Concubine Shu spoke at the right time, "If it wasn't the Third Prince, the one lying there right now would be the eldest princess."
"They are all your children, why don't you ask the princess?"
Concubine Li answered subconsciously, "Ning'er, you're fine..."
Her voice gradually became lower, and the emperor sneered, "You don't know what you are talking about!"
The emperor turned and left, followed closely by Concubine Shu.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji also left the hall.
Today was truly a big show. After this incident, the emperor must be completely disappointed with Xiao Hong.
But Xiao Ning...became an innocent victim.
It's a good deal for her.
Xiao Ji seemed to be able to see through Xie Yao's thoughts. He turned to look at her and said, "Father is not stupid."
Because of the last incident with the Nanzhou account book, the emperor had doubts about Xiao Ning, so of course he would doubt Xiao Ning this time as well.
Plus the evidence presented by the Dali Temple.
Otherwise, Xiao Ning would not have taken the initiative to want to be hurt by Xiao Hong. She just wanted to use the "torture trick" to be pitied by the emperor.
Xie Yao nodded, thought about it, and said, "...I don't think so."
Xiao Ji raised his eyebrows.
Xie Yao said: "Song Wenbo is Xiao Ning's man, and he has been favored by my father recently."
Moreover, he was from the Imperial Observatory, so if he made up a few nonsense in front of the emperor, he could save Xiao Ning a lot of trouble.
Xiao Ji thought of what Si Nan had reported that day, and a hint of contemplation flashed across his eyes.
He looked towards Xie Yao, only to see his Crown Princess walking forward.
Xie Yao walked a few steps and noticed that there were few people around her. She stopped, turned around, walked back and took Xiao Ji's arm, "What are you thinking about, Your Highness? Let's go."
Xiao Ji raised the corners of his lips slightly, hummed, and let Xie Yao pull him away.
Just as Xie Yao said.
When the couple was leaving the palace, they saw Song Wenbo who was about to enter the palace.
Song Wenbo was dressed in a red official uniform and looked quite respectable. He was walking hurriedly towards the Yangxin Palace.
Soon, the emperor's order came down.
Rewards were sent to the princess's mansion like water, some for Hu Yanyuan and some for Xiao Ning.
As for Xiao Hong, he was still imprisoned in the Tianlao, but he was not punished.
Xiao Hong cried out in the prison for several days, but no one paid any attention to him.
"Your Highness."
Si Nan walked in, "The second young master said he wanted to see you in prison."
A dark light flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes, "Yes."
That night.
He coaxed Xie Yao to sleep before leaving the house.
There were oil lamps burning in the prison.
Led by Si Nan, Xiao Ji walked to the cell belonging to Xiao Hong.
There is no one living around Xiao Hong.
His cell was also different, with tables, chairs and beds made of huanghuali wood, and quilts made of brocade...
The dirtiest person in the entire cell was Xiao Hong, whose clothes were splattered with blood.
Hearing the footsteps, Xiao Hong suddenly raised his eyes, with a bit of complaint in his voice, "You are finally here."
Xiao Ji: “…”
Still think he's slow?
Xiao Ji laughed angrily, turned around and was about to leave.
"Wait!" Xiao Hong said quickly, "I know that you helped me on purpose outside the palace gate that day."
Xiao Ji raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't expect Xiao Hong to say such a thing. "You don't know."
There was absolutely no need for him to admit such a thing.
Xiao Hong choked, and quickly added: "So in order to repay you, I decided to tell you the truth."
Xiao Ji just stood there and listened to Xiao Hong's editing.
"The epidemic in Nanzhou has nothing to do with me. It was done by the third brother." Xiao Hong swore, "He wants you dead."
The third prince?
Xiao Ji really didn't expect that Xiao Hong would involve the third brother in this matter.
The third prince is cowardly and honest, and his presence is always very low.
"You don't believe it?"
Xiao Hong was anxious, "Really? It's him! I know you won't live for another two years, why would I do that to you?"
"The third brother doesn't know, he did it!"
Xiao Ji: "...what you said does make sense."
This gave him a new idea. Perhaps the people who attacked him in Nanzhou really didn't know that he didn't have much time left.
interesting.
Xiao Hong let out a long sigh, "Brother, you must not let the third brother go!"
Xiao Hong was filled with hatred. If he hadn't heard it that day, he wouldn't have known that his sister, who was born of the same mother, was in cahoots with the third brother!
"The third brother pretends to be honest, but he has actually been coveting the position of crown prince for a long time." Xiao Hong said viciously: "Royal brother, you can't let him get away with it!"
As soon as Xiao Ji left the prison, he asked Si Nan, "Who has come into contact with Xiao Hong in the past few days?"
What he said just now didn't sound like something Xiao Hong would say.
Si Nan immediately said, "Except for Concubine Li, no one has visited the Second Young Master in the past few days."
Xiao Ji frowned, "Thoroughly investigate the guards of the Heavenly Prison."
It was almost midnight when Xiao Ji returned to the Prince's Mansion.
The autumn night was a bit chilly, so Xiao Ji simply took a shower and changed his clothes before entering the main house.
Candles were burning in the room, and the flickering candlelight was quiet and peaceful.
He looked towards the bed.
Xie Yao's fair little face rested on the soft pillow, her sleeping face was peaceful, her breathing was shallow, and his heart suddenly became peaceful. He slowed down his movements and walked to the bed.
He reached out and smoothed the hair around Xie Yao's ears.
His warm fingertips brushed across Xie Yao's delicate face, landed on her pink lips, and gently tapped them.
Next second.
Xiao Ji felt his fingertips getting warm.
However, Xie Yao unconsciously held his finger in her mouth, then moaned, opened her eyes, and said in a lazy voice, "Your Highness?"
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